Monthly Archives: September 2021

Nice build for a fancy air blower

Posted on September 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

The author went thru alot of personal study to get a decent blower to start up a grill. This was the authors second version FYI. Me, I can see making version 1, no so sure v2. https://www.instructables.com/The-Engineering-Complexity-of-a-Simple-3D-Printed-/

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Interesting dust collector

Posted on September 20, 2021 by robertwilkie

Bit of a different design than what I have seen in the past. Not sure where the author got the metal buckets. Me….not so sure I would build this one. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-cyclone-dust-collector-video-86586?homelistings#post185900

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Interesting small cut jig for circular saw (or jig saw)

Posted on September 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Interesting jig, I am a little leery of using the metal bars for a guide on each end, but it seems to work for the author. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/simple-precision-guide-cut-jigsaw-circular-saw-86564?homelistings#post185834

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Nice chainsaw milling build

Posted on September 17, 2021 by robertwilkie

Actually 2 different builds. First one is the jig for the chainsaw with a more portable mill, second one made out of metal based mill. Overall its a nice build. Just keep in mind you need a different chain for … Continue reading →

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Make your own Grabber

Posted on September 16, 2021 by robertwilkie

Or claw extension. The author posed up the CNC/plans for this, so in theory you could take the design and make a custom length grabber. https://www.instructables.com/Laser-cut-Extension-Claw-Recreating-My-Favorite-To/

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Another cool sand plotter

Posted on September 15, 2021 by robertwilkie

I can’t remember if I mentioned this one before. But still a cool build. He used the remains of a 3D printer he had to build it.

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drill sanding block build

Posted on September 14, 2021 by robertwilkie

Not so sure I would make one this way, I do like how he makes the blocks themselves. It does look easier to hold than a straight rod that I would have done. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/drum-sander-handle-video-86439?homelistings#post185497

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A thin slice jig for thick boards

Posted on September 13, 2021 by robertwilkie

basically build if you want a really wide, thin strip of wood. Seems pretty robust.

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Project OWL

Posted on September 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

Its an opensource project to help link folks over a network that can be quickly (and cheaply) made. Basically you are making a giant mesh network. https://www.project-owl.com/ https://github.com/Project-Owl

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Kinetic Energy Recovery System for a Bike

Posted on September 11, 2021 by robertwilkie

This is pretty crazy build. The author basically adds a flywheel to his bike to help start the bike moving again. https://cleantechnica.com/2021/08/24/regenerative-braking-energy-storage-without-batteries-hobbyists-are-figuring-it-out/

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